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State of xIoT

Firmware hygiene

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About 68% of xIoT devices run vulnerable or outdated firmware
68%

Outdated firmware exposes xIoT devices to known exploits, enabling compromise and lateral movement across environments.

Real-world example

Vulnerable firmware facilitates Akira ransomware deployment via IP Camera

Exploitation of outdated firmware on an IP camera allowed Akira ransomware to infect an organization even after it was blocked by EDR on Windows systems.1

State of firmware hygiene:

Traditional tools fall short

Traditional vulnerability management tools are not designed for xIoT firmware visibility across diverse manufacturers and device types.

Lack of risk context

Vulnerability scanners lack exploitability and operational context, making it difficult to prioritize firmware remediation effectively.

Manual patching does not scale

Manual firmware updates cannot keep pace with xIoT scale and complexity, leaving critical vulnerabilities unaddressed.

The Phosphorus solution

Firmware management must move beyond manual patching

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Identify firmware risk

Continuously discover firmware versions, vulnerabilities, and exposure across all xIoT devices. Gain deep device-level visibility into outdated firmware, known CVEs, and insecure configurations that traditional tools often miss.
Firmware management dashboard
Exploit-aware vulnerability prioritization

02

Prioritize real threats

Enrich firmware vulnerabilities with real-world exploit intelligence, including CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) and Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) scoring. Focus remediation efforts on vulnerabilities that are actively exploited and most likely to impact your environment.

03

Automate safely at scale

Execute firmware upgrades and downgrades across thousands of devices using policy-driven scheduling and device-native methods. Ensure safe updates with rollback support and zero operational disruption.

Firmware job scheduling dashboard

Not all firmware management is equal

From manual firmware updates to automated xIoT firmware management

Traditional firmware tools
Phosphorus xIoT firmware management
Limited visibility Firmware versions are often unknown or incomplete across devices
Full firmware visibility Continuously identify firmware versions, risks, and exposure across all xIoT devices.
Manual patching Firmware updates require manual effort and device-by-device intervention
Automated updates Execute upgrades and downgrades across thousands of devices automatically
No exploit context Vulnerabilities lack prioritization based on real-world risk
Risk-based prioritization Leverage KEV and EPSS to focus on actively exploited firmware vulnerabilities
Operational disruption Updates can cause downtime or impact critical systems
Safe execution Perform updates with rollback support and no disruption to operations
Fragmented tooling Multiple tools are needed to manage firmware across environments
Unified platform Manage firmware across IoT, OT, and IoMT from a single platform
No policy control Firmware updates are inconsistent and lack governance
Policy-driven control Enforce standardized, scheduled firmware updates across all devices
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